Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoVehicle Towed in Plainfield as Police Investigate Homicide
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday Night at around 10:30pm, the Union County Police towed a car believed, based on emergency radio transmissions, to be part of a homicide investigation.Several officers in three patrol vehicles were on Saint Nicholas Boulevar
CommunityTAPintoAuthorities Investigating East Third Street Shooting in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday at around 11am, there was a shooting on East Third Street in the vicinity of Milt Campbell Field on Plainfield's East End. Police and EMS personnel were observed on the scene shortly after the incident.The investigation is
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Council to Consider Resolution Banning ICE, CBP from City Property Absent Warrant
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council will consider a resolution that would make it the latest municipality to ban US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from entering city-ow
CommunityTAPintoDowntown Plainfield to Host ‘Arts in Bloom’ Spring Festival on Sunday, May 17
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, May 17, Plainfield will be host to the third annual Arts in Bloom Spring Festival. It will take place from 12pm to 5pm on North Avenue between Park and Watchung Avenues.“Join us on May 17, 2026, from 12 pm to 5 pm for a da
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield City Council to Hold May Meeting Monday; ICE Ban, Data Center Rules on Agenda
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield City Council will hold its May business meeting on Monday, May 11 at 7pm in Municipal Court.Resolutions include a ban on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in city-owned buildings (link), a contract award for an
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Public Library’s $2.5M Renovation Nears Finish, Grand Reopening Scheduled
PLAINFIELD, NJ — After delays, the Plainfield Public Library has announced an official grand reopening date of Saturday, June 13, inviting the community back into the space that closed in the fall for significant renovations.Originally set to open De
CommunityTAPintoNew Jersey Black Heritage Trail to Unveil Historical Marker at Plainfield's Drake House
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) will unveil a New Jersey Black Heritage Trail historical marker at the Drake House Museum on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11am. The Drake House Museum is located at 602 West Front Street.The
CommunityTAPintoQueen City Academy Celebrates 25 Years, Honors Community Leaders at ‘Soaring to Success’ Gala
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Queen City Academy Charter School (QCACS) on Thursday evening celebrated its 25th anniversary with a sold-out “Soaring to Success” Gala at the Plainfield Country Club in Edison. Celebrated television news anchor Brenda Blackmon
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Firefighters Respond to Mulch Fire Outside Randolph Road Apartment Building
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Shortly before 6pm on Tuesday, the Plainfield Fire Department responded to a mulch fire outside the large apartment complex on the former Muhlenberg site.Residents on the scene reported low visibility in the building's parking lot an
CommunityTAPintoFOUND: Plainfield Schools, Police Locate Missing Student
Update: Nearly an hour after the announcement of his disappearance, the Plainfield Public Schools announced that Wayland Mayfield was located.PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Public Schools shared on social media on Tuesday that they are working with
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Native Helps Students Shine with “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” Initiative
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield native Renee Sterling Washington has long demonstrated a gift for leadership and a passion for service. A natural organizer from a young age, she served as class vice president for four consecutive years in high school and
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Police Warn of Rise in Unlocked Car Entries, Urge Residents to Lock Doors
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Police Department is reminding residents to lock their vehicles after reporting an uptick in entries into unlocked cars across Plainfield.In an alert issued Sunday, police said the recent incidents involve individuals
CommunityTAPintoGordon Steps Down as Plainfield Boys Hoops Coach; Micah Gordon Transfer Expected
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Plainfield Boys Basketball Coach Mike Gordon, Jr took to social media to officially announce his resignation. It comes on the heels of two straight Group IV championships, one of which saw Plainfield finish the season ra
CommunityTAPintoVideo: Watch Plainfield's 2026 State of the City Address
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Mayor Adrian Mapp gave his 2026 State of the City Address on Thursday, April 30 at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. Watch it below.
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Board of Education Adopts $336.8M Budget with No Tax Increase
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday evening, the Plainfield Board of Education approved its budget for the 2026-27 school year. The final budget includes no tax increase, and affirms a reduction in force already approved at the April business meeting two wee
CommunityTAPintoCindelle’s Bookstore to Host Plainfield City Council Candidate Debate May 21
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Cindelle's Bookstore on Tuesday announced that it will host a candidate debate featuring those vying for two city council seats in Plainfield.The debate will take place from 6:00 until 7:30pm on Thursday, May 21 at Cindelle's Booksto
CommunityTAPintoFire at Plainfield Business Delays Raritan Valley Trains for an Up to an Hour Wednesday
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday afternoon at around 2:30pm, Plainfield firefighters responded to a blaze at a Plainfield business on Madison Avenue, alongside the train bridge.Due to the fire's proximity to the Raritan Valley Line, train service in bot
CommunityTAPintoMasked ICE Agents Arrest Man in Downtown Plainfield Wednesday Morning
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Wednesday morning, shortly after 9am, masked ICE agents arrested a man in the heart of downtown Plainfield.Westward traffic was blocked on East Second Street between Watchung and Church Streets, and cars going east struggled to get b
CommunityTAPintoPublic Feedback Sought During Tuesday's Plainfield Police Accreditation Visit
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, May 5, a team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the Plainfield Police Department, and they'd like your help with the assessment.As part of this fi
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Public Schools Celebrate Fourth Inclusive Playground Opening
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield Public Schools opened its fourth outdoor inclusive Plainfield at the Plainfield Early Learning Center, formerly the Black United Fund, on Grant Avenue.Staff, students, and Assistant Principal Sevcan Abedin g